Thursday January 31, 1957: on this day

January 31, 1957 was the 31st day of the year 1957, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 31, 1957 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 31, 1957, who was born and died on January 31, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Young Love by Sonny James), movies (e.g. The Seventh Seal, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Discorama) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1957?


January 31, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 31st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1957 can also be written as 1/31/1957 in the US and as 31/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

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January 31, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1957:

  • Trans-iranian oil pipe line finished.
  • Eight people (five total crew from two aircraft and three on the ground) in pacoima, california are killed following the mid-air collision between a douglas dc-7 airliner and a northrop f-89 scorpion fighter jet.

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January 31, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 1957 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 31, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:07 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1957.

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Who was born on January 31, 1957?


Famous people born on January 31, 1957:

  • Shirley Babashoff

    American swimmer, who was an olympic swimmer when she was 15.

  • Andre Balazs

    Renowned hotelier known for his luxury properties.

  • Quint Buchholz

    German author known for his novels and children's books.

  • Brett "the Hitman" Hart in Alberta

    Canada; wwf champion.

  • António Veloso
  • Ronald Åhman
  • Bruno Coli
  • Davide Parenti
  • John Robson
  • François Naoueyama

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 20 days old,

or 3507 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24551 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 1957.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1957?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1957.

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January 31, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1957:

  • Władysław Mazurkiewicz
  • Ottavio Mastrojanni
  • John Marshall

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

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January 31, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1957:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1957:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1957 was Young Love by Sonny James, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 31, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Love
  2. - Young Love
  3. - Moonlight Gambler
  4. - The Banana Boat Song
  5. - The Green Door

January 31, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 31, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Singing The Blues
  2. - Singing The Blues
  3. - The Garden Of Eden
  4. - St Therese Of The Roses
  5. - Just Walkin' In The Rain

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January 31, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Seventh Seal

The Seventh Seal

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe

Country: United States of America

Mother India

Mother India

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Mehboob Khan

Starring: Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar

Country: United States of America

Funny Face

Funny Face

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson, Michel Auclair

Country: United States of America

Battle Hymn

Battle Hymn

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: Rock Hudson, Anna Kashfi, Dan Duryea, Don DeFore

The Wings of Eagles

The Wings of Eagles

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Dan Dailey, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

January 31, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Discorama

Discorama

Release year: 1957

Tomahawk

Tomahawk

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Sherman

Lunchbox

Lunchbox

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Giovanni Galindo

Be My Guest

Be My Guest

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Lance Comfort

Anything Goes

Anything Goes

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Sid Smith

January 31, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West

The Fountain Overflows

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The Aubrey family's lives have been tainted for many years by their father's instability and genius. But his new job in London promises to give them some relief from the danger of ruin.

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.

The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead

The Fbi Story

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Men To Match My Mountains by Irving Stone

Men To Match My Mountains

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This collection contains stories that give insight into the diverse personalities of the settlers who helped to tame America’s Far West.

Much Ado About Me by Fred Allen

Much Ado About Me

By:

Fred Allen, radio and film star, has written Much Ado About Me.

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 1957?

On January 31, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1957?

On January 31, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1957?

On January 31, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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What happened in 1957?

1957 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
  • Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
  • Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth

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What was the calendar for January 1957?

January 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1957 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 31, 1957